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Gemma Marina, of Wilson's Mills, strolls down Third Street alongside Daniel Parker, of Smithfield. The couple says they often come downtown to eat at Gandolfo's.

Smithfield recognized for downtown development

The Downtown Smithfield Development Corp. was one of 27 cities around North Carolina recognized as a National Main Street Program this year.

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JOHNSTON COUNTY

Two Johnston County teachers headed to India

Bill Worley, of Early College Academy, and Melinda Simons, of South Johnston High School, are among the 37 teachers chosen for a trip to India this summer, funded by UNC’s Center for International Understanding.
SMITHFIELD

Smithfield appeals Utilities Commission ruling

The town is taking the N.C. Utilities Commission to court.
SMITHFIELD

Smithfield may cut nonprofit funding by 50 percent

A draft of the Smithfield budget suggests cutting funding to Harbor, Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation and the Council on Aging by 50 percent.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Cleveland Draft House coming to Clayton

The owners of the Cleveland Draft House are bringing a similar restaurant to Clayton.
NEWS

Civil protections curtailed for state workers under McCrory bill

The legislature is poised to curtail civil-service protections for state employees.
NEWS

Hospitals raise level of cardiac care

Johnston Medical Centers in Smithfield and Clayton have received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, an international not-for-profit organization focused on quality, cost and patient satisfaction.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

News Briefs: May 19

Former Smithfield town clerk Debbie Godwin has a new job.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

DOT study touts benefits of tolls

The N.C. Department of Transportation says the best way to pay for improvements to Interstate 95 is with tolls.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Tata eases I-40/440 project’s pain

The I-40/440 rebuild project will cause traffic delays for Raleigh’s busiest expressway. NCDOT says it has taken steps to minimize the chaos.
JOHNSTON COUNTY

Princeton teen says he knew about shotguns in truck and lied about it

David Cole Withrow releases statement that changes his original story about not knowing about guns found in truck.